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Acoustic Plates-Technical Information

The Spirax Sarco model AP Acoustic Plate is designed to reduce valve noise by up to 10 dBa by absorbing impact and distributing steam flow from valves. It has multiple holes that shift noise frequencies. AP plates are installed between standard flanges downstream of valves. They can be used with diffusers and silencers for additional noise reduction. A sizing chart selects the appropriate AP plate based on flow rates and inlet pressures.

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Acoustic Plates-Technical Information

The Spirax Sarco model AP Acoustic Plate is designed to reduce valve noise by up to 10 dBa by absorbing impact and distributing steam flow from valves. It has multiple holes that shift noise frequencies. AP plates are installed between standard flanges downstream of valves. They can be used with diffusers and silencers for additional noise reduction. A sizing chart selects the appropriate AP plate based on flow rates and inlet pressures.

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Regulators

Noise
Attenuators

Acoustic Plates
The Spirax Sarco model AP Acoustic Plate is designed to graduate the expansion
across a valve, and therefore reduce valve noise. The acoustic plate absorbs the
impact of the vent pressure at the downstream side of the valve. It distributes the
steam flow and provides a noise frequency shift to reduce the perceived noise
using a multiple hole orifice pattern in the plate inserted on the downstream side
of the valve. Noise level reductions of up to 10 dBa can be achieved.

Limiting Operating Conditions

Max. Operating Pressure


Max. Operating Temperature
Pressure Drop
Standard Connections
AP plates are installed between standard flanges:
ANSI 150 RF flange designated A
ANSI 300 RF flange designated B

250 psig (17 barg)


650F
Less than 1%

Construction Materials

Part
Plate

Material
Cast Steel

Installation
The Series AP Acoustic Plate is designed to reduce control valve and/or regulator noise. The plate is installed between standard ANSI 125/150 flanges or ANSI
250/300 downstream of a valve and reorients the normal exit turbulence of the
steam flow. Noise reduction of up to 10 dBa can be achieved. The plates can
be used in conjunction with D series noise diffusers and acoustic silencers for
additional noise attenuation. See below for dimensions.

Dimensions

(nominal) in inches and millimeters


Nominal
Pipe Size
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
6
8

Dimension A
of ANSI 150 Flange
1.75
2.12
2.50
2.88
3.25
4.0
4.75
5.25
6.75
8.62
10.88

Dimension A
of ANSI 300 Flange
2.00
2.50
2.75
3.12
3.62
4.25
5.00
5.75
7.00
9.75
12.00

Avg.
Weight (lbs.)
1.0
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.3
6.0
6.5
10
11.5
12.4
14.0

How To Order Quantity One Of:


AP

Acoustic Plate

1-1/2

Size

Flow

outside
diameter

3/4

Flange

10-I

No. of Holes and


Configurations

Local regulation may restrict the use of this product below the conditions quoted. Limiting conditions refer to standard connections only.
In the interests of development and improvement of the product, we reserve the right to change the specification.
TI-3-035-US 07.10

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Regulators

Acoustic Plates
Sizing and Selection Chart for AP Plates

AP 8

26-L

100,000

AP 6

Noise
Attenuators

200,000

18-L

AP 4

15-K

AP 3

24-L
16-L

AP 2-1/2

21-J

22-L

26-I

AP 2

15-L
20-L
10,000

17-I

14-K

18-L

AP 1-1/2

Flow (lb/hr)

26-K

20-J

24-K

25-I

19-J

13-K

10-I

AP 1-1/4

7-I

AP 1

22-K
18-J

12-K

23-I

5-I

25-J
16-I

23-J 12-J
22-I

AP 3/4

3-I

25-I
22-I

19-I

AP 1/2

14-I

17-I
1,000

9-I

15-I

2-I
13-I

12-I

7-I

8-I

6-I

4-I

5-I

2-I

1-I
100
0

50

100

150

200

250

Pressure (psig)

How To Use Sizing Chart

Select correct acoustic plate by known flow rates (lb/hr.) and inlet pressure of control valve or regulator.
Example: Inlet pressure of control valve 150 psig @ 10,000 lb./hr. Move horizontal to intersect with 150 psig. Follow 150 psig line vertically to
intersect with 10,000 lb./hr. horizontal line. Select AP 2 - 17 - I.

TI-3-035-US
Spirax Sarco, Inc., 1150 Northpoint Blvd., Blythewood, SC 29016

07.10

Telephone: (803) 714-2000 FAX (803) 714-2222

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